Drachma, pl. drachmas or drachmae (δραχμή, pl. δραχμές or δραχμαί (until 1982)) is the name of the currency used in Greece during several periods in its history:1. An ancient Greek currency unit found in many Greek city states from Classical times on, as well as in many of Alexander’s suc ... |
The Kingdom of Saxony, located in what is now modern-day Germany, had a rich monetary system with its own currency and coinage. Here’s an overview of the history of the Kingdom of Saxony’s monetary system:Medieval Period:In the medieval period, the territories that would later become the Kingdo ... |
Louis XVIII, who reigned as King of France from 1814 to 1824 (excluding the Hundred Days period in 1815), oversaw the minting of various coins during his reign. Here are some key types of coins minted during Louis XVIII’s reign:Gold 20 Francs: Gold 20 Francs coins were issued during Louis XVIII ... |